Information on San Benito, Cameron County
The City of San Benito is located in the state of Texas, in Cameron County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
San Benito City HALL, Cameron County
| San Benito City Hall's address | San Benito San Benito Municipal Building 401 N Sam Houston Blvd San Benito, TX 78586-4666 United States | |
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| Phone number of San Benito City Hall | +1 956-361-3800 | |
| San Benito, TX email | Not available | |
| San Benito official website | cityofsanbenito.com | |
| Mayor of San Benito | Joe H. Hernandez | |
| Cameron County, Texas: Vital Records | San Benito vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Texas birth certificate online | |
Common questions about San Benito
What county is San Benito TX in?San Benito, TX is located in Cameron County |
Where is San Benito, Texas ?San Benito lies in Cameron County. It is situated in the southern part of Texas, USA, near the Mexico border. San Benito is part of the Rio Grande Valley, located about 20 miles northwest of Brownsville and 25 miles northeast of Matamoros, Mexico. It is also approximately 15 miles southeast of Harlingen. |
San Benito administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron - other counties in Texas |
Demography of San Benito
| Name of San Benito inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 24 250 inhabitants | 110 / 1 434 | ||
| Population density in San Benito | 1 504,0 pop/sq mi (580,7 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in San Benito, TX
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near San Benito, TX
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| HARLINGEN POST OFFICE | 1502 NEW COMBES HWY | 9564231464 |
| LOS INDIOS POST OFFICE | 810 EAST US HIGHWAY 281 | 9563990470 |
| COMBES POST OFFICE | 21659 S BUSINESS HIGHWAY 77 | 9564253235 |
| LOS FRESNOS MAIN POST OFFICE | 301 W OCEAN BOULEVARD | 9562335522 |
| LA FERIA POST OFFICE | 201 WEST FIRST STREET | 9567971812 |
| BROWNSVILLE MAIN POST OFFICE | 1535 EAST LOS EBANOS BOULEVARD | 9565462411 |
| CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 974 EAST HARRISON STREET | 9565440838 |
| WESLACO POST OFFICE | 109 NORTH BORDER AVENUE | 9569687412 |
| ELSA POST OFFICE | 706 EAST EDINBURG AVENUE | 9562621611 |
| DONNA POST OFFICE | 509 N SALINAS BOULEVARD | 9564643443 |
| CITY OF EDINBURG SECRETARY | 415 W UNIVERSITY DRIVE | 9563888205 |
| EDINBURG TX POST OFFICE | 410 SOUTH JACKSON ROAD | 9563833866 |
| HIDALGO COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 100 NORTH CLOSNER | 9563182200 |
| HIDALGO POST OFFICE | 920 EAST COMA AVENUE | 9568438685 |
| CITY OF MCALLEN-DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE | 221 SOUTH 15TH STREET | 9566811450 |
Top 3 most popular banks in San Benito
There are 4 bank branches in San Benito.
First Community Bank is the most popular bank in San Benito with 2 branch offices, followed by Capital One, National Association with 1 branch offices and then Woodforest National Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in San Benito:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| First Community Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Capital One, National Association | 1 | Limited Service Facility Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
San Benito administrative numbers
| San Benito City code | 4865036 |
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| San Benito City postcode | 78586 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Toponymy and translation of San Benito
| Japanese: サン・ベニート | Korean: 샌 베니토 | Russian: Сан Бенито |
| Chinese: 圣贝尼托 |
Transportation modes in San Benito
| Airport | Valley International Airport 6.9 miles Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport 20.5 miles McAllen Miller International Airport 37.1 miles |
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San Benito territory
| San Benito area | 16,12 sq mi (41,76 km²) |
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| San Benito altitude | 39 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 26.1294 Longitude: -97.6441 Latitude: 26° 7' 46'' North Longitude: 97° 38' 39'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with San Benito | |
 Valle Hermoso |
| Natural parks | San Benito isn't part of a natural park |
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What is San Benito close to?
| Nearby cities include: Harlingen, Rangerville, Los Indios and Rio Hondo | ||
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| Harlingen | Harlingen | Rio Hondo |
| Harlingen |  | Rio Hondo |
| Rangerville | Rangerville | Rancho Viejo |
| Harlingen 5.3 miles | Rangerville 5.9 miles | Los Indios 7.9 miles |
| Rio Hondo 8.1 miles | Rancho Viejo 8.5 miles | Palm Valley 8.6 miles |
| Indian Lake 9.2 miles | Combes 9.3 miles | Primera 9.3 miles |
| Los Fresnos 11.2 miles | La Feria 11.4 miles | Brownsville 14.1 miles |
| Santa Rosa 14.3 miles | Bayview 15.3 miles | Mercedes 16.9 miles |
| Progreso 19.5 miles | Progreso Lakes 20.1 miles | Matamoros 21 miles |
| La Villa 21.1 miles | Laguna Vista 21.2 miles | Weslaco 21.5 miles |
Distance between San Benito and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1355 miles | Houston : 288 miles | Philadelphia : 1612 miles |
| Phoenix : 1007 miles | San Antonio : 237 miles closest | San Diego : 1259 miles |
| Dallas : 464 miles | San Jose : 1612 miles | Jacksonville : 1016 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1154 miles | San Francisco : 1685 miles | Austin : 289 miles |
| Columbus : 1278 miles | Fort Worth : 460 miles | Charlotte : 1179 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in San Benito, TX
Elementary schools in San Benito
Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 464
Cash Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 631
Downs Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 442
Fred Booth
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 501
Idea Academy San Benito
District of Idea Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 880
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 420
La Encantada Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 447
La Paloma Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 403
Landrum Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 355
Las Yescas Elementary
District of Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 497
Laureles Elementary
District of Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 605
Palmer-Laakso Elementary
District of Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 548
Rangerville Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 344
Raul Garza Junior Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 387
Roberts Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 345
Sullivan Elementary
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 397
Middle schools in San Benito
Berta Cabaza Middle
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 904
Liberty Memorial Middle
District of Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 784
Miller Jordan Middle
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 793
Rising Scholars Academy Of South Texas
District of South Texas Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 448
San Benito Riverside Middle
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 676
High schools in San Benito
Cameron County J J A E P
District of Brownsville Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 26
Cameron County J J A E P
District of Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 12
Gateway To Graduation Academy
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 73
Midvalley Academy-San Benito Charter High School
District of Midvalley Academy Charter DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 154
San Benito High School
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 10, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2168
Alternative schools in San Benito
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 11
Students : 21
Hester Juvenile Detent
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 11
Students : 48
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
District of Idea Public SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 767
Los Fresnos United
District of Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 10
Students : 1768
Positive Redirection Center
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 11
Students : 5
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 11
Students : 9
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
District of San Benito Consolidated Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 9
Students : 810
Leisure and activities in San Benito surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Gladys Porter Zoo to Brownsville 17.6 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Cottonwood Creek Golf Course to Harlingen 3.1 miles | Treasure Hills Golf Club to Harlingen 3.5 miles |
| Tony Butler Golf Course to Harlingen 4.9 miles | Sunshine Country Club Estates to Harlingen 7.5 miles |
| Harlingen Country Club to Harlingen 8.7 miles | Stuart Place Country Club to Harlingen 8.8 miles |
| Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club to Rancho Viejo 9 miles | River Bend Resort & Country Club to Brownsville 13.1 miles |
| Brownsville Golf & Recreation Center to Brownsville 14.6 miles | Valley International Country Club to Brownsville 15.3 miles |